Hawthorn Woods, IL Homes for Rent

From a bird's-eye view, Hawthorn Woods presents a verdant canvas of forested lands and widely spaced subdivisions. High-ranking schools and curb appeal attract homebuyers to this village of just over 9,000 residents, which is bolstered by an active community and quick access to neighboring townships. “You’re only driving a few minutes for amenities,” says Beth Hunt, a local Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. “It makes it hard to want to retire somewhere else. Besides the winter and Chicago’s taxes, you’re spoiled here.” Leading industries in Lake County include manufacturing, life science and finance. Winding roads define the residential landscape, where semi-custom properties built from the mid-20th century through the early 2000s appear most often. “One of the things that initially attracts homebuyers is that they get an acre of land,” says Helen Oliveri, broker and owner of Helen Oliveri Real Estate and longtime resident. Adding to its somewhat rural vibe is the absence of fencing. "This is because they want a contiguous landscape," Oliveri says. “I’ve grown to love it. It’s lush scenes with trees, and it's just beautiful.” The median price for single-family homes in